
MonumentCultural Heritage Monumenta6520a25…3b97Place of Remembrance
Leibnizdenkmal
Tribute to a Polymath in Leipzig
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Leipzig: First Steps10 pts
Leipzig: Explorer25 pts
Leipzig: Insider50 pts
The Leibniz Monument is located in the courtyard of the new campus of Leipzig University, honoring the multifaceted scholar Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. Created in 1883 by Ernst Julius Hähnel, it is recognized as a cultural heritage monument in Germany. Leibniz was born in Leipzig in 1646 and studied at the university, highlighting his connection to the city.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- January 17, 1883
- Heritage Status
- Cultural Heritage Monument
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
Audio Guide
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Part of These Trails
Industrial-Era LeipzigStop 7 of 11
Location
Nearby

Universitätskirche St. Pauli
65 m away

St. Nicholas Church
137 m away

Kroch-Hochhaus
134 m away

Ägyptisches Museum
132 m away

Städtisches Kaufhaus
127 m away

Specks Hof
163 m away

Alte Nikolaischule
188 m away

Moritzbastei
199 m away
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